Argument against small caliber? Blood trail/exit wounds?

[K9kodi]

Sure, bad shots happen. And they happen more often with a big cartridge that is less enjoyable to shoot and practice with. Less is sometimes more.

Well that’s all relative. I said that was my opinion and what worked for me. I enjoy the large calibers, I also enjoy shooting them. Large I mean 300wm and 338 win mag would be the larger ones. I don’t think I’d specify my 30-30s , 35 or 270 large. Not even sure I’d classify the 308 as one.

 

[Choupique]

already having a preconceived notion of the outcome

Based on using the same bullet in smaller calibers. Preconceived notions are also important and meaningful when they have the proper basis.

I also plan to cut a couple in halfand see if the construction varies any with caliber. Some bullets get more heavy duty as you go up in caliber. I believe sierra game kings are or were made that way.